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Saffron Pilau
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Saffron Pilau

8 ingredients 12 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

268
Calories
8g
Protein
1g
Fat
56g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 500g long grain rice
  • 1 tbsp kebab marinade
  • 1 litre water
  • pinch saffron powder (see above)
  • 2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp sultanas
  • cooked green peas to garnish
  • 3 tbsp pinenuts, toasted

Directions

1

If rice needs washing, wash and drain thoroughly.

2

If using an electric rice cooker, dissolve kebab marinade and saffron in a cup of hot water, then make up to one litre with cold water.

3

Pour over rice, stir in salt and sultanas, switch on.

4

The rice cooker will automatically cook the rice, then adjust temperature to keep the rice warm until you are ready for it.

5

If using a saucepan, make sure it has a well fitting lid.

6

Bring to the boil, then turn heat as low as possible and cook for fifteen minutes.

7

Remove from heat, leave five minutes longer without uncovering. Uncover, allow steam to escape for a few minutes.

8

Fluff rice grains with a fork and serve with a metal spoon. A wooden spoon would crush the grains.

9

Scatter green peas and pinenuts over to garnish.

10

Category:Indian Recipes

11

Category:Kashmiri

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Category:Kashmiri Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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